You know when you read something that touches you so deeply, so profoundly, that you can’t read anything else for a while? When you find yourself in tears, sobbing at your desk and going back to read it again? That happened to me this morning when I read Mandi’s piece. I am in awe of the courage and talent of this woman. Mandi’s Story, is without question, one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read. It will stay with me, it will stay in my heart.
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I am an internationally published writer and poet, originally from Los Angeles, now living in Ireland with my husband, 2 pugs and 2 cats. I am also the author of the full length poetry collection, "Things My Mother Left Behind", from Potter's Grove Press, and half of the creative force behind "Tiger Lily" an Ekphrastic Collaboration with Jane Cornwell, published by JC Studio Press.
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Stories From the Edge of Blindness 
March 2, 2018 at 8:56 am
That was … beautiful. ~k.
March 2, 2018 at 9:29 am
After reading your post and then Mandi’s, I just can’t read anything else today. I am so moved and inspired.
March 2, 2018 at 9:37 am
Very intense posts. I understand. I was so nervous posting this… what people would think… I need a nap! lol. I’ll grant you one too! Tahdah! Nap pass!
March 2, 2018 at 9:23 am
Thanks for sharing, dear. This really touched me.
March 2, 2018 at 10:28 am
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing that. What incredible writing! Thank you for that gift today. Gives me a little less fear to write about what is going on for me.
March 2, 2018 at 10:59 am
I am so glad Sarah. Writing fearlessly is one of the hardest things we do, as writers, but I think ultimately the most rewarding. We have this immense power to reach people in such deep and profound ways. I love your writing and I am so looking forward to continuing to read your work, including your poetry!!!!! Whenever you are ready to share!
March 3, 2018 at 7:00 am
Sarah, I just read your comment on Mandi’s post and I felt compelled to reach out to you. For me, Mandi’s post was all about love; it touched in me the spaces of myself that have felt love in the most profound ways. I don’t have kids, I can’t relate to what it is to have PPD, but I do know what it is to love and to experience loss. I lost my mom when I was 18 and it has been the most profound loss of my life, one that I think can only be understood by others who have also experienced this loss. I didn’t know that you had recently lost your mom. I want you to know that I understand the pain of your loss and that I am here for you. Really.
March 3, 2018 at 3:46 pm
Thank you. She is declining. We don’t know when it will happen. In a day, a week, a month. It’s very hard. I’m so sorry about your mom. Email me here if you want to chat more about this: scdoudna@gmail.com.
March 3, 2018 at 4:36 pm
I will email you.
March 2, 2018 at 8:21 pm
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing ❤️
March 2, 2018 at 8:30 pm
❤️❤️❤️
March 4, 2018 at 11:54 am
You’re right–it was absolutely lovely. So happy you shared it with us!
March 7, 2018 at 6:20 am
I am so glad!!! I had to share it. I love it so much!!!!!